Narendra Modi files nomination papers in Vadodara

Narendra Modi filed his nomination on Wednesday (April 9) from the Vadodara Lok Sabha seat making a pitch for 'good governance' and emphasising his links with the region. (IE Photo: Bhupendra Rana)

63-year-old Modi filed his nomination after a roadshow that was attended by thousands of BJP workers and supporters, who thronged the city streets. BJP Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi greets tea vendor Kiran Maheda, one of the signatories of his nomination from Vadodara. (IE Photo: Bhupendra Rana)

Symbolism was not lost as tea vendor Kiran Mahida and a member of city's royal family Shubhanginidevi Raje-Gaekwad signed as supporters when Modi filed his papers. (IE Photo: Bhupendra Rana)

Soon after filing the nomination, the BJP's Prime Ministerial candidate briefly addressed the media lauding the "suraj and sushasan" (good governannce) of Gaekwad dynasty, which had ruled Vadodara and described the region as his "karmbhoomi". (IE Photo: Bhupendra Rana)

"The name of Gakewads will be written in golden letters for good governance and welfare of the people....Vadodrara has been my 'karmbhoomi'....I am grateful to the people of Vadodara for the grand welcome they have accorded me. (IE Photo: Bhupendra Rana)

BJP PM candidate Narendra Modi waves to supporters from an open jeep on his way to the collector's office to file his nomination form for Vadodara Lok Sabha seat. (IE Photo: Javed Raja)

This is the first time Modi visited Vadodara constituency after selecting it as one of the two seats from from where he will contest. He is also contesting from Varanasi Lok Sabha seat which will go to polls on May 12. (IE Photo: Javed Raja)

BJP PM candidate Narendra Modi waves at his muslim supporters while he was on the way to the collector's office. (IE Photo: Javed Raja)